CVE-2020-10799

Name: CVE-2020-10799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-20T23:15:12.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10799 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The svglib package through 0.9.3 for Python allows XXE attacks via an svg2rlg call.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The svglib package through 0.9.3 for Python allows XXE attacks via an svg2rlg call.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Svglib Project	Svglib	<= 0.9.3

References

https://github.com/deeplook/svglib/issues/229Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/deeplook/svglib/issues/229Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10799?

The svglib package through 0.9.3 for Python allows XXE attacks via an svg2rlg call.

How severe is CVE-2020-10799?

CVE-2020-10799 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10799?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-10799?

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Source: NVD / NIST